Heirs Property and Disaster Relief Preparedness

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy invites proposals for original research that explores the intersection of heirs property and disaster preparedness. We are particularly interested in research that studies the issue of tangled titles and how communities have tried to address them in preparing for natural disasters.  

We will look for case studies on this issue that identify specific problems related to heirs property and ask what strategies are being taken to prepare for and respond to climate-related disasters. The case studies produced from this request for proposals (RFP) will be used to inform further research in addition to contributing to research-informed practice.       

• Cases of natural disaster risk that heirs property communities are experiencing
• Instances where heirs property communities stay informed and prepare for these disasters. Examples of resources, social or public support structures in a community.
• Financing measures (e.g. land-based finance) in local communities or among practitioners.

• How do practices differ between types of natural disasters? Are these strategies and tactics replicable and practices scalable?
• What policy interventions do heirs property communities need from state and federal agencies for their strategies to be the most effective?